Ricky49 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Look forward to the updates Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 By the way Jamie. How do you like your RPS triple carbon clutch? I read about some guys on SF having some bad experiences with them (putting into reverse) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Yanks dont seem to push pump fuel to much, Ryan was in america this week, he got 980 odd whp out of a car on US 93 pump gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Roger that. I will talk to Ryan then. Thanks Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 I am hesitating between the RPS triple carbon clutch and the OSG quad unit. I read on SF that, although the RPS TC is a beast for drag launches, some guys had issues on these clutches, whereas OSG hasn't been badly reported until now. Anyone running OSG clutches here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Apart from the Mahle pistons and the engine head, everything has been ordered and is at mine for the moment. (Thanks Jamie, Ricky, Jason) As for the clutch, I will see how far the actual RPS stage 3 (6 puck) clutch can be pushed before swapping it for a RPS TC unit. I'm not sure if I will fit the SRD 280 cams immediately. I have to speak to Ryan about the emissions (for MOT). I may go for Whifbitz stage 2 cams (269) first to see how these work. As for the head, I will see how the future of the black beast looks ... maybe I can get a piece of art then. Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 You need a nice 6766 an all mate;) Has the billet mains arrived yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 You need a nice 6766 an all mate;) Has the billet mains arrived yet? I know about the 6766. A bit pricy to be honest. The parts should be at my work tomorrow I guess ... and my wife will be there for some briefings, so she'll pick them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Pricey? It's a DBB, was about 2 grand all in, make me an offer, I can only say no;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Pricey? It's a DBB, was about 2 grand all in, make me an offer, I can only say no;) I know Jamie. A 6766 is priced at 2100$ new. I have the advantage at work that I can skip import taxes. So I can have it for around 1400£ delivery included ($ --> EUR conversion / EUR --> £ conversion). I will pm you a price in order not to shock public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 1 item I'm really proud of is the new engine head I purchased. It's the head from Jamie's black Beast, which has exactly the spec I was after. Apart from my Carillo HD rods I have, my engine will have the same spec as Jamie's black monster. I guess I can't go wrong with that setup, as it has been deeply tested with various turbos under extreme conditions. Plus, after having been indecisive to go for a RPS triple carbon clutch or not (it's a massive investment), I finally made the decision to get one though. Almost all the parts are purchased now, and Darren's works in Enfield may start. Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Why dont you get it all fitted at SRD as the parts will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Nice purchase Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Apart from the head and the clutch, I have everything at mine. Plus, I like Darren's work. He is meticulous, and a good mechanic. I do thrust him. I worked with him together on my car last year (I helped where I could as we had a tough timeline for the mapping with Ryan, and could see myself his work), and he is really a top bloke. I don't say that Lee isn't a great engine builder, but I have been at Whifbitz for the last 4 years (once a year to be honest), and I know that they know what they are doing. Cheers Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Nice purchase Luc Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 gratz on the head ! ... would like that one to ... but could probley not find the pennys for it right now .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 gratz on the head ! ... would like that one to ... but could probley not find the pennys for it right now .. Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 I start getting pm's for my current parts. When the engine will be done over winter, the following parts will be up for sale: - stock engine head with HKS 264 cams (65k mls on the head and 3500 mls on the cams) - AEM v1 EMS - RPS stage 3 clutch (6 puck) (done 3500 mls) - Bosch 850cc injectors - SRD 280cc cams (new) - Stock TT pistons and rods - GReddy profec B spec II boost controller Cheers Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 very nice parts you got for the engine, I think we need a benelux meeting next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Thanks Jos. Oh yeah, we plan a BENELUX meet with Jimmy's beast in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 I'm looking for the ACL race bearings, but they are back ordered 6+ months. I got told that the Clevite race bearings are even better quality. Any feedback on that...has anyone used these before. Apart the bearings, I'm only looking for a TRD LSD. I got told that TRD raised the price on all their parts by 20+%, which isn't really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Looks like you are going to build a very nice lump there , will you race this when its done , or will you be a dyno queen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hey Mark, the plan is to do regular tracks ... no drag strip though ... maybe just once to see what it is like. I love the track days over here ... an fast road use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2jz Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Good luck with the Silver Beast, Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks Alex. I got hold of a Big case 6 Speed TRD with solid front mounts. That should be the last big item needed. The engine bearings still are the only open issue. The ACL race bearings are heavily back ordered. So I will see if I can get a set. If not, I will go for the Power Enterprise items. They are top quality. The only problem is that the engine needs to get stripped down first, the measurements at the crank have to be done, and the specific P.E. bearing in precise sizes have to be ordered. They have a lead time of 4-5 weeks, so I will have to start on time if I want everything ready on time. Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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